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Underwater Photo Location: Palancar reef one of the most famous and beautiful reefs at the island of Cozumel

Underwater Photo Location: Palancar reef one of the most famous and beautiful reefs at the island of Cozumel

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this is one of the most spectacular coral reefs in this island, it runs about 5 miles long w its top at about 15 feet deep and it descends down to 3000 feet at the deeper point between the chanel separating Cozumel from the main land, colorful sponges of all sizes and colors crowed its walls among big forest of black coral threes where houndreds of fishes swim to welcome the divers that come down to see these beautiful sights.Water has an average of 100 feet visibility, clear as the tequila to toast a god dive.
Facts about Palancar reef one of the most famous and beautiful reefs at the island of Cozumel
  • It is in Mexico
  • Palancar reef one of the most famous and beautiful reefs at the island of Cozumel is in the Caribbean Sea.
  • The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
  • The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Liveaboarddayboatshorewreckcavewallnightdrift

Marine Life
bigsmallsharkswhalesdolphinsturtlescoralshoalsstinging

Diving facilities
airnitroxrepairshireguidedfriendly

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by Jose Castello
the Queen Angel Fish one of the most beautiful and colorful fish of the Caribbean sea
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